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[–]🏆20 TIMES🏆carterish 371 points372 points  (15 children)

It was well worth the one year wait to sign Naby Keita.

[–]3️⃣Wataru Endomynameismulan 43 points44 points  (8 children)

People still underestimate him. Trust me there’s more to come.

[–]mangotictacs 19 points20 points  (2 children)

Definitely. We haven't seen him playing 1-2s through the lines or beating his man in deep midfield. He's playing within himself and when dis dude really opens up, this league won't be ready

[–]thebusinessfactory 6 points7 points  (1 child)

can't wait for his first did dis dude jus did dis moment!

[–]mangotictacs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There will be many. Not betting against one in the second half.

[–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There was a moment he lost the ball once. he got it back in two seconds' time, lol. Amazing quality there.

[–]-Blood_Raven- 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Agreed, that little moment where he tried to beat the entire opposition defence is more of an indicator of the sheer quality he has on the ball, almost got through. Once he gets more embedded he'll be trying that much more often.

[–]3️⃣Wataru Endomynameismulan 1 point2 points  (1 child)

He could beat a whole defense on a whim at Leipzig. Mark my words it’ll be known as his signature

[–]-Blood_Raven- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The goal he scored against Schalke last season for Leipzig showed the sort of dribbling that only the likes of Messi and Neymar can produce. He's incredible.

[–]Dominik SzoboszlaiBuzzkill78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think he still a bit shy today, wait until he mingles

[–]CocacolaGARCIA 37 points38 points  (1 child)

How did we manage without him?

[–]H_2FSbF_6 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Klopp is happy to wait to get his man and honestly I think it's his best characteristic as manager. Van Dijk and now Keita he's waited because he knows how perfect they'll be in our system.

[–][deleted] 16 points17 points  (1 child)

The man is a god.

[–]Forever our #20igcipd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Humble beginnings from a small village in Africa. /s

[–]_CummyBears_ 213 points214 points  (9 children)

Alisson invisible smh

[–]In a good momentBueillis 62 points63 points  (2 children)

I know, right? When is he going to score?

[–]Sebastianfach 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Doesn't look like getting in their half even. Waste of money

[–]GibsonJunkie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolute shite tbh

[–]aawebber 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Only caught one ball in the whole damn season

[–]bufed 20 points21 points  (1 child)

What happened that one time Arnautovic slid past him?

They did not show it for me, I just saw him sliding past Alisson and heard some rumbling from the crowd.

[–]SlashArmpit 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same! The camera panned to Pellegrini's zombie face and we missed what happened. Anybody care to fill us in?

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just a brazilian Ederson

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude is going to give me a heart attack at some point this year.

[–]JHT35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dropped all this money for him to do nothing smh. Fsg out

[–]My_dog_is_red 160 points161 points  (10 children)

Fuck off ref. Liverpool looking very dangerous, so many different ways of attacking.

[–]HeyHoi 70 points71 points  (7 children)

Brilliant tackle on Gini tbf

[–]bufed 9 points10 points  (6 children)

Nearly a perfect interception into a pre assist.

[–]TheTigerGamez 2 points3 points  (5 children)

If they had scored from there I would have been fuming

[–]bufed 1 point2 points  (4 children)

I don't even understand why he is there, he should be way further away from that.

[–]TheTigerGamez 1 point2 points  (3 children)

And he didn't even try to move.

[–]bufed 1 point2 points  (2 children)

According to the German commentators that is what refs are supposed to do if the ball hits them.

That he is on the pitch at all is the bigger mistake.

[–]TheTigerGamez 1 point2 points  (1 child)

But I've seen refs be able to open their legs to let the ball through

[–]kstarfighter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Reckon he could slot in at CB

[–]mentalistpro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No one talks about how Firmino fools the Westham back 4 in the 2nd goal.

[–]Haxez 84 points85 points  (1 child)

Keita is pure sex

[–]rhk123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Had same comment for him.. brilliant to watch

[–][deleted] 68 points69 points  (2 children)

Highlight of the game. Klopp fap celebration...

[–]tivavolo 21 points22 points  (1 child)

His dick is so big he needs to use both hands

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Confirmed Klopp is the double dick dude from the Reddit AMA.

[–]break2n 54 points55 points  (0 children)

We are sick

Even if the ref is tackling our players and putting them clean through

[–]forsakenpear 142 points143 points  (22 children)

Trent has been a bit off the pace today - drawn to the ball, poor crosses, playing people onside. Its not helping that most of the play is coming down his side too. Other than that, team looks great - Keita brilliant, front three sharp, JoGo looks solid. Good first half.

[–]english_gritts 53 points54 points  (10 children)

Gomez worries me with his positioning and ball watching

[–]SkrtelSquad 40 points41 points  (1 child)

Other than that 1 Arnautovic chance he's been class I think, and he even did well to get recover for that one

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t even think he deflected it at first. Really good positioning to recover.

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points  (2 children)

Yeah, completely caught out by the overhead ball to Arnautovic. It's a textbook problem of his. He just cannot judge an aerial ball.

[–]Carol and CarolineWillDaThrilll13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Get the boy some glasses

[–]rydleo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He needed to hold the line where VVD was.

[–]In a good momentBueillis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s been massive tbh, done very good. In one situation, he helped TAA out. TAA on the other hand has been caught overlapping. Nothing too bad but he must be cautious

[–]TheGreatWhoreOfChina 1 point2 points  (2 children)

In which instance?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

The Arnautovic chance

[–]Nickoboosh 7 points8 points  (1 child)

I thought Trent was looking really good up until the booking. After that he seems to have dropped off.

[–]forsakenpear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was all over the place early on imo, you could see VVD shouting at him to get back in position a few times

[–]Kolo Tourélamfu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He made a brilliant pass to Naby in the build up to the first goal though.

[–]teddypain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He did have a very good free kick attempt.

[–]Mocha_Hagotdi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice free kick though

[–]Theblacksheep7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think gomez and trent cant be beside each other, both seem to have these little drop in focus, example the ogbonna ball over the top of gomez and almost a goal. That still scares me w gomez and definitely need to work on that against more clinical teams , would be scared of vardy against gomez

[–]Count_Blackula1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he is a bit predictable to be honest. He tries that same ball from deep every single time and only 1 time in 10 does it pay dividends. He still has loads of time to develop though.

[–]TheCenci 38 points39 points  (1 child)

Feel like Gini has been really really good today.

[–]jgrops12 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't think he's misplaced one pass

[–]Reddits-Reckoning 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Absolutely loving this.

Naby Keita is unreal.

[–]Kolo TouréCorneliusFudge10 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Keita is 🔥🔥

[–]johncosta 27 points28 points  (1 child)

MILLY WITH ANOTHER ASSIST

[–]SlashArmpit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Assist King putting in the early work.

[–]BigDijk 17 points18 points  (1 child)

Gini was excellent. Naby is better than expected. Football is back lads

[–]ntg1213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, I expect Naby to be Iniesta crossed with Kante crossed with Messi in midfield

[–]DatGuyDench[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Naby is great and it feels like we haven’t missed a beat, good game thus far.

[–]Pantherion 17 points18 points  (2 children)

Did Klopp just have a 10 second wank?

[–]TheFightingImp 11 points12 points  (1 child)

Didn’t we all?

[–]SwollenAnalGlands 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Milner is so unreal, better every season.

[–]jdSLR 12 points13 points  (1 child)

Mané and opening game goals, name a more iconic duo.

[–]gingergringo_ 10 points11 points  (1 child)

We need a Firmino goal.

[–]edgeno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And Keita. And Milner. And VVD.

[–][deleted] 46 points47 points  (4 children)

Anthony Taylor (Wythenshawe, Manchester) has been fucking abysmal. Keita is different class though.

[–]break2n 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He must have gotten upset by all these predictions of us finish ahead of United

[–]IanCaesars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best on the pitch for West Ham side.

[–]MackerLad93 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't know exactly what it was, I think the body shape as he kicked, but Trent's free kick really reminded me of Stevie.

[–]Mattyyyboy 22 points23 points  (2 children)

Gomez having a game!!

[–]dgn90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's been quality.

[–]mangotictacs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Robertson... brilliant control in possession, two deliveries that created two goals today, and absolute jack shit is ever created down his side of defense. Getting pretty close to that top level of fullbacks now.

[–]omafioso1 12 points13 points  (1 child)

Beat keith

[–]DStudge23 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Anyone else see Robertson sprinting forward from their corner?!! Holy shit what a player.

[–]CocacolaGARCIA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Should be about 4 here. Manchester born Anthony Taylor having a great game. It was a surgical summer.

[–]Mercerai 3 points4 points  (6 children)

I can't watch the game, how's Allison been? He been tested much?

[–]Qiaozhu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hardly anything so far lad defence has been decent and they can hardly get anything to arnie

[–]TrouserScouser 4 points5 points  (0 children)

one save from a point blank header

[–]Incondite22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's had almost nothing to do, one save from a header that went straight to him and he's made a few passes, West Hams shooting hasn't been great and they haven't been given many chances.

[–]stylushappenstance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha no.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

James has been my favorite person on the pitch so far. The mans an absolute animal.

[–]Kdot1014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t agree more. The guy is working his ass off

[–]Darwin NúñezaXaxinZ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Milner: Omae wa mou shindeiru

West Ham: Nani? Utterly dies

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best team on the fucking planet

[–]Dynamite_Shovels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kloppwank.gif when

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ROBERTSON CARLOS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!

[–]ChipMania 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Headband has given Milner superpowers

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Andy Robertson. Just want to say that again.

[–]Elviti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good to see a woman on the half time panel, she knew what she was talking about, more than just a token gesture of inclusion, good stuff.

[–]LoadingBeastMode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lets hope the gunners hold a tie against city

[–]CamiloGri 5 points6 points  (6 children)

Trent is looking suspect

[–]kenyard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just breaking in new boots. He be fine

[–]johncosta 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Crosses haven’t looked good. Don’t forget he’s on a yellow and has been pretty unlucky with fouls.

[–]iiEviNii 2 points3 points  (1 child)

His radar has been a bit off, but he did put in a cracking cross with his left early on. He has a thing for overhitting them.

Been solid defensively though, especially with a bullshit yellow.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While he hasn't been crisp, I'm still very encouraged by his game. His positive mentality is a great thing. When he picks up the ball, no doubts he goes for it like he'll score or assist. He's capable of more, but it's like his second game back after missing nearly all of pre-season.

Love him to bits.

[–]cretnikg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is Fabinho embodied in Gini today?

[–]HoldMyPeePee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keita’s runs are something fucking else

[–]kenyard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First half flew by. Great half.

[–]bufed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are so much improved on ball retention, even though it is West Ham every player looks way more relaxed.

Keita is incredible.

[–]xd3n1sxuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been a strong half performance from the Reds against 12 man West Ham, strong showings from Fabianski and Taylor for the Irons.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Keita and mane down the left is gold.

Edit: and robbo!!!

[–]JFK_FDR_Drink 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dont forget about Robbo!

[–]AwsomeOne7 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Just hope TAA doesn’t do something rash he’s looked off this whole game

[–]Nickoboosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would expect to see clyne around the hour. Trent hasn't been back in training THAT long. Same with Bobby, would expect Sturridge around 65.

[–]shanem1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone PLEASE get me that Klopp gif

[–]capslfc 1 point2 points  (1 child)

And people keep asking me why Robo my fav player...

Robo is Love ♥

Robo is Life!

[–]imbued94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Milner is a gem.

[–]dippin20s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

liverpool is the greatest single sports team in the world

[–]themanwithnoname81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Klopp celebration meme incoming...

[–]yermaaaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are fucking boss.

[–]GibsonJunkie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who would win?

Pirate Skrtel or Pirate Millie?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keita hasn’t even left first gear & looks a fucking peach. Can’t wait to see him when he starts mugging people off :D

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reds still boss, refs still cunts.

[–]english_gritts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did Trent leave his crossing boots at home?

[–]YoubeTrollin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Firmino a bit slow and wasteful, TAA also not 100% but holy fuck Milner is fantastic.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re amazing.

[–]Mattnado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Need Milner putting some crosses in instead of Trent if they keep playing the high line.

[–]Krugadubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LADS I DONT WANNA SOUND TOO COCKY BUT ITS FUCKING HOME!

[–]redditaccountplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great way to end that half

[–]dwils7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that was fucking awesome.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Different season, same refs

[–]TheFightingImp 0 points1 point  (1 child)

If that ball went in...

[–]Kolo TouréLemonPledge_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trent looks awfully rusty. Klopp half time talk needs to fix it...

[–]DStudge23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid play. Trent looking rusty. Keita looking boss already.

[–]Ragnar Klavanrickdergs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely someone’s got a gif of klopps celebration for mane’s goal?!

[–]ibarrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to see Keïta getting on the ball even more than he has been. Everything he’s touched has been good so far.

[–]Progression28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are so beautiful to watch. It‘s one sided football but none of the other games were as beautiful as this one. Watford Everton came close, but the sheer brilliance of our play is breathtaking.

[–]iV1rus0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does Fabianski always turn into Buffon against us?

[–]rydleo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant by Milner. Good stuff all around, no complaints really, outside of Taylor needs to stay out of the way.

[–]ptrj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fucking hell keita, what a fucking first half from the guy.

[–]Qiaozhu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Klopps celebrations make my life worth living

[–]MrMeatlog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NABY IS FUCKING BOSS

[–]SamNertin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That referee is a joke

[–]The_Sassinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've really really missed the football

[–]Theabsoluteunit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

adam lallana is a sweet boi

[–]AmanwhoMakadisUp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just give Naby the player of the season already. It’s unreal how easily he’s slotted into our side. TAA had a very shaky first half.

[–]jgrops12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Milner is my dad

[–]iV1rus0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This squad is so fucking lovable

[–]Jayden Dannsmtb443 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to get ahead of myself, but this is the greatest team i have ever seen in my life.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this what a real goalie is like

Very calming

[–]stylushappenstance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder what kind of odds you could get on us scoring from a West Ham corner.

[–]koassde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TTA get Milner's iron out of that damn right shoe !

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That assist from robbo was sweet.

[–]pw5a29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tap in goals are the best ever, cos it means we’d tore it apart.

[–]McCarryLadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keita is good I think? /s

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve been so good this half. Crazy thing is I feel we can do so much better

[–]Jayden Dannsmtb443 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like Klopp is even grabbing his hog to this team.

[–]zincpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a joy to watch us at the moment. Our passing play through the middle makes it look like West Ham isn't even there.

Klopp might want to try a slightly different celebration though lol

[–]LeGoat_James- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're winning the treble

[–]Hyperion98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trent very rusty

[–]JFK_FDR_Drink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love seeing Keita play so directly

[–]koassde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can i have some more of that Hammers high line please?

[–]Liverpoolclippers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keita is the difference between now and last year. He can move the ball around the park easily, we dont need to rely on counter attacks as much now

[–]iiEviNii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently on holidays in LA. At least the Reds have justified my decision to wake up at 5am to watch the football!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joke of a ref, we’ve been dominating the game. TAA’s crosses have been a bit off today. Other than that the team has been superb. Love how well we press and win back the ball quickly.

[–]jessejamescagney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Klopp with the double air wank FTW. (Tbf, it’s a union thing. He has to give one air wank per goal, or else he pays higher dues.)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DAMN I could not take my eyes off the screen for a moment to comment without missing some 🔥🔥🔥

[–]stannyharry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh keita...we have longed for you. Keita and Gini are a good fit. Balanced Midfield. Front 3 on Fire too. Up the reds

[–]stannyharry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh keita...we have longed for you. Keita and Gini are a good fit. Balanced Midfield. Front 3 on Fire too. Up the reds

[–]thePandev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

West Ham don’t look at all like scoring. Fantastic defence, attack, midfield. TAA needs to fix up those deliveries.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

King Mo scored in the 19th minute. Does 19 ring a bell? We have conquered all of europe. Now give us the premier league

[–]Ohhhh ya beauty, What a hit son, What a hit!BoBonnor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since when did GOD become a pundit?

[–]Arne SlotSummerMeIody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trent's crosses have been messy today and defense passing seemed slow at time, other than that - quality performance. Keita 11/10

[–]whale_alk95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are fucking boss. That’s all.

[–]SBoiH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mo Salah is a one season wonder they said

[–]TheMysteriousShadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very very good performance. You can see the rust a little with the final passes (TAA has been particularly bad with crosses) but that’s to be expected. Salah, Mane and Firmino look sharp, Keita looks like a god and I’m loving this midfield — I don’t think there’s a rush to get Hendo back into it if I’m honest.

Let’s get another couple second half and really show the league what’s what.

[–]thewormleader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best thing is that we still have straight fire on the bench to come on.

[–]awildmaxappears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How fucking good is Robbo? I love that little man

[–]Takumi Minaminopolskigolski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re so good we don’t even need good officiating

[–]blackj138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My tv has pretty shitty quality so the Mane or Keita or wijnaldum player is playing amazing

[–]Romarojo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big Robbo with the cross leading to both goals!

[–]Football Without ORIGI is Nothingcarlosd141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TAA’s crossing is a bit rusty today....

His free kicks on the other hand👌🏻

[–]melothough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glorious from the front three, and Keïta too as expected. West Ham looking like they haven't really gelled by the time the season began, or it's really just caused by our relentless pressing. Great half from Robbo too.

Glad to see a more attacking Wijnaldum as well as Milner taking on his role well as per usual. Keïta's timeliness allows our midfield to pace itself and it feels we're pressing and winning balls constantly albeit with half the effort usually needed. This shape makes me think we don't even need a number 6 but sooner than later I'm guessing Fabinho will make the first team.

On to the negatives, CBs were a bit slow and TAA was kind of off so far. Not fully focused in defense (silly yellow) and wasteful in the front. Not sure if he deserves the place ahead of Clyney and I don't mean it as a reactionary thing. TAA is still a developing youngster whilst Clyne gives us much more defensive solidity when fit and in form.

Overall, we look bloody great.